New Eco Font Uses Less Ink and Saves Money

Until now, using soy ink and recycled paper were some of the only methods graphic designers could use to reduce their negative impact on the environment. Not any more. With a new "Eco Font", designers can prevent an unnecessary amount of ink from being wasted in the printing process. It's an easy to understand concept: more negative space, less ink. The font was designed by a team of designers in Amsterdam. It's based off of the font Verdana, a common system-standard font that comes stock in most computers. Gerjon Zomer, co-founder of Eco-Font, says the font can reduce ink usage up to 15%. It works best on laser printers and at a size greater than 10 points. The font is available for download on their site, EcoFont.eu. The font is available for Windows and Mac users. For more ways to reduce you're negative impact on the environment, visit One-Earth.com. For a list of local eco-printers, click here.